Simplify the Expression $( 8 x y ) ^ { 4 }$

question 268

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
- $( 8 x y ) ^ { 4 }$

• A) \(32 x ^ { 4 } y ^ { 4 }\)
• B) \(4096 \mathrm { x } ^ { 4 } \mathrm { y } ^ { 4 }\)
• C) \(4096 x y\)
• D) \(32 x y\)

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